What to install?

[gfunkatoa]

Hey guys. While jacking up my 2002 to change the starter, I took the time to inspect a few of the front end components. It has what appears to be 2 or 2 1/2inch spacer lift. Since the stock springs are most likely sagging and both sides have wasted a arm bushings, I'm looking to remove the spacers and replace the springs and install a set of Jba upper a arms. Looking fof 3 maybe 4 inches from stock. Anyone have any recomendations or part numbers?

 

[VAhlene]

Well you have the right idea of getting rid of the spacer lift! I would check out the TomMudd econo lift offered by Jeepinbyal as that will net you a good 3-3.5 inches of lift above stock. Also while your on the Jeepinbyal website take a look at some of the Other lifts offered some are cheaper and some are more expensive. OME/Bilstein is what I'm running and other people have similar setups and you can achieve a 3-3.5 lift with a few tricks. I would also recomened checking out the lift FAQ. Hope that helps some!

 

[kj04libby]

I've pieced a 4 inch lift kit together for $680 just bought the first part of it actually!

 

[tommudd]

Stay at 3.5 -3.75 at most
over that UCA/spring contact even with JBA UCAs
PLUS 245-75-16s work just fine with 3.5 inches

 

[gfunkatoa]

After some thought, I think I'll replace the bushings, throw in some replacement springs and let it ride. Already running 245 65 17s. That's plenty for the driving I do. Thanks for all the input.

 

[tommudd]

After some thought, I think I'll replace the bushings, throw in some replacement springs and let it ride. Already running 245 65 17s. That's plenty for the driving I do. Thanks for all the input.

By the time you buy stock springs and shocks you're at the cost of an Ironman lift anyways . May as well upgrade to something way better than stock junk

 

[Snowman620]

Lift

You also might check out Rockyroad Outfitters. I am putting an order together on a lift and an ARB bumper from them. Thought I would mention.

 

[Luke]

You also might check out Rockyroad Outfitters.

Not very many happy customers on this forum FWIW

 

[tommudd]

You also might check out Rockyroad Outfitters. I am putting an order together on a lift and an ARB bumper from them. Thought I would mention.

OH no they've sucked in another one shyco:
Please rethink

 

[Porkchop]

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[u2slow]

You also might check out Rockyroad Outfitters. I am putting an order together on a lift and an ARB bumper from them. Thought I would mention.

Got upper control arms, die-grinder burrs, and no-slip locker from RRO within the past few months. No complaints. :beatdeadhorse5:

 

[VAhlene]

Got upper control arms, die-grinder burrs, and no-slip locker from RRO within the past few months. No complaints. :beatdeadhorse5:

Wait till you have a problem with one of your parts and need an exchange or returned, I think that's what most people have an issue with them. They will gladly take your money but if you have a customer service issue or problem with a part is where it reaches a grey area with RRO. Hell I called em twice when I was first researching lifts and they didn't even call me back.

 

[u2slow]

It has what appears to be 2 or 2 1/2inch spacer lift. Since the stock springs are most likely sagging and both sides have wasted a arm bushings, I'm looking to remove the spacers and replace the springs and install a set of Jba upper a arms.

You can do the arms with the current lift, and do the rest later (as funds allow). Even though I had the front diff and CVs out, the a-arms are almost a standalone job.

Wait till you have a problem with one of your parts and need an exchange or returned, I think that's what most people have an issue with them. They will gladly take your money but if you have a customer service issue or problem with a part is where it reaches a grey area with RRO. Hell I called em twice when I was first researching lifts and they didn't even call me back.

If RRO had bad customer service in the past, I haven't seen it in my recent transactions. Being in Canada, warranty and exchanges with *any* US vendor is problematic due to freight/brokerage/tax. So I really have to weigh the cost/benefit of all foreign orders. Basically, I consider these purchases a final sale.

 

[Luke]

Being in Canada, warranty and exchanges with *any* US vendor is problematic due to freight/brokerage/tax. So I really have to weigh the cost/benefit of all foreign orders. Basically, I consider these purchases a final sale.

lol .. Apathy is a Canadian trait... it does not fly south of the border.

 

[gfunkatoa]

Looks like a little more research is required. I'm in no hurry so I'll keep digging. Thanks for all comments.

 

[Luke]

Personally I can recommend AllJ's and JBA. I've done business with both and received help by telephone on several occasions during my install, not to mention emails a plenty. Being a customer from across the border this was very much appreciated.

I have never tried RR so I have no personal experience .. the post above was just from reading these forums for 5 yrs.